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How much deep sleep should I get?
Sleep, absolutely essential for all people, is inter-connected with every function of our physical, mental, and emotional being. During sleep, our bodies restore, build and grow new cells and connections. Our brain flushes out toxins that accumulate during the day so we can start fresh in the morning.
When we do not get enough sleep, we don’t get the reset that we need to keep functioning at top levels. Our body systems get clogged and start to break down. This makes us more susceptible to illnesses, fatigue creeps in, our minds get foggy and our emotional tethers are shortened.
Not all sleep is equal
There are four stages of sleep – 3 stages of non-rem (NREM) sleep and REM sleep. Researchers have identified these stages by studying the different brain activity that occurs during the stages.
Non-REM sleep
Stage 1: This is the period where you transition from wakefulness to sleep. This stage typically lasts less than seven minutes.
Stage 2: This is the stage where you are now asleep, otherwise referred to as light sleep. We experience a drop in body temperature which helps us relax our muscles and slows our heart rate and breathing.
Stage 3: This stage is also called slow-wave sleep or deep sleep. ...
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